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Millersburg

Kentucky · 745 residents (2025 est.) · 0.41 sq mi
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Millersburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,685. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,300. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
819
−3%since 2000
from 842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,998 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 1,793 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+40%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:745 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6807508208909601990201020202024Millersburg
2024819
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(38)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.1%(25)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(36)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.9%(73)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(65)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.7%(71)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.7%(47)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.9%(130)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.2%(190)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(75)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.4%(69)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,685
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,559
+77%since 2000
from $13,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+52%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−15%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(793)
Black3.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(698)
Black7.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(59)
Diversity Score
33
+1526%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(3)
Ancestry
Irish17.9%(147)
American15.6%(128)
English8.5%(70)
German7.6%(62)
Scottish1.3%(11)
French0.6%(5)
Dutch0.4%(3)
Austrian0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.4%(118)
Married57.5%(231)
Widowed6%(24)
Divorced7.2%(29)
Women 15+
Never married25.2%(80)
Married50.6%(161)
Widowed6.9%(22)
Divorced17.3%(55)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millersburg, Kentucky?

Millersburg, Kentucky has about 819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Millersburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Millersburg, Kentucky earns about $41,685 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millersburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Millersburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $97,300, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Millersburg, Kentucky?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Millersburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millersburg, Kentucky?

About 30.6% of people in Millersburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Millersburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Millersburg, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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